Kan's director says Shlomo Karhi's push to slash funding would lead to closure of outlet; he vows it will continue broadcasting 'despite threats to its very existence'

Political correspondent Tal Schneider looks at government's possible plans for Kan and Army Radio; Diaspora reporter Judah Ari Gross on JAFI head Doron Almog, immigration numbers

New minister will reportedly tap former adviser Itamar Donenfeld as director general, despite his lack of law degree and experience -- reportedly triggering backlash in ministry

After meeting with Haredi faction heads, Likud's Karhi scraps moves aimed at integrating internet-less phones into wider telecoms market, delays plan to phase out of 2G, 3G service

Agreement meant to protect operability of so-called kosher phones that run on older networks; Communications Ministry official says move will set Israel back years

Likud files police complaint over photos, which Ramat Gan municipality says staff member hung of own accord; meanwhile, prosecutors in Netanyahu trial decry threats against witness

Communications minister Yoaz Hendel claims plan to roll out cables for high-speed internet is on track; local internet speeds remain average

Officials slam Israeli 'delaying tactics' and say Jerusalem is offering barely any cellular bandwidth for Palestinians -- even as it expands Israeli networks in settlements

Reform requires communications firms, seen as gateway to other vital infrastructure, to develop detailed plans for identifying and preventing online attacks

New law will allow consumers to switch plans, choose their own level of content restriction, without rabbinic supervision, as of July 31